Mail-in eligibility requirements are the same as online renewals see the Online Renewal section for details. Your renewal notice from the DPS will have instructions on how to complete your mail-in renewal. If you are currently stationed in Germany, please be aware that some states require you to have a valid U.
Read our article for more information. Military members who are stationed or deployed outside of Texas automatically receive a license extension of 90 days AFTER your return to the state or your discharge from the military. If you choose to renew your driver's license in your absence, follow the guide for mail-in renewal below.
Note that your dependents do NOT receive this extension, and will need to renew by mail while you're gone. Depending on your circumstances and military status, you may be eligible for certain renewal exemptions for your Texas driver's license. If you are an active-duty military member stationed outside of Texas, you have an extra 90 days after being discharged to renew your driver's license. If you are a disabled veteran and not already receiving a fee exemption for your TX driver's license, you can apply for the exemption when you renew.
NOTE : You also can apply for a free veteran designation on your Texas driver's license when you renew. If you are not eligible to renew online, by phone, or by mail, you will need to visit your local driver license office for assistance.
You may visit our License Eligibility page to verify your driver license status. Once you have collected the required documents, you will need to do the following:. If the Social Security Number is not already part of the driver record, you must provide documents to verify your Social Security Number. To enhance security, reduce the risk of identity theft or fraud, and protect the integrity of the issuance process, you will be required to verify your social security number SSN , identity, and citizenship before we can renew your Texas DL or ID.
Driver licenses or ID cards that have been expired for more than two years cannot be renewed. If your driver license or ID card has been expired for more than two years, you must:. If you are 79 years of age or older and hold a driver license or ID card, you must renew in person at a driver license office. Visit the Drivers Age 79 or Older page for additional information. If you are under 18 years of age, you must renew in person at a driver license office.
If you are upgrading a learner license to a provisional license, you must submit a certification of completion of driver education. For more information about these requirements, visit the teen drivers web page. A Commercial Driver License CDL authorizes an individual to operate a commercial motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicles used to transport passengers or property. Individuals applying for a Commercial Driver License should recognize that this is a professional license with more testing requirements than other licenses.
Select here to learn about the requirements to obtain a CDL. Saturday appointments for Commercial Driver License services are available at select offices for the month of December. View the recent press release for additional information. The Texas Department of Public Safety is committed to creating a faster, easier and friendlier driver license experience.
Select here to find the most common topics that customers inquire about. Texas allows customers to renew driver licenses and identification cards up to two years in advance of the expiration date.
Customers in possession of either of these will not be offered the option to schedule an appointment for the other. Please visit the appointment scheduler to reschedule. Your existing appointment will be automatically cancelled upon your confirmation of a new appointment. Confirmation information is provided at the time the appointment is made and can be obtained at any time by logging back in to the appointment scheduler.
You will have the option to receive reminders by way of email or text message when you make your appointment. When you make your appointment, you will have the option to receive an email or text message reminder.
If I cancel my appointment how long do I have to wait before I can reschedule the new appointment? Driver License Services — Appointments April 15, To ensure the safety of all customers, as well as our driver license office personnel, you will be required to comply with the following for your appointment: Services are by scheduled appointment only. If you are having difficulty scheduling an appointment on a preferred day, please know all DL offices do have a limited number of same-day appointments available on a first-come, first-served basis, that fill up quickly.
Individuals without an appointment will receive instruction and assistance in setting an appointment for a future date and time.
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